Thomas hit 5 years sober in February, resides in Philadelphia and is a private yacht chef with almost 25 years in the hospitality industry. He attended GSM for the first time in 2023, without knowing a single person. The decision to attend the conference was one of the best things to happen during his recovery. He first became a delegate for the Philadelphia and New Jersey area. Loving to be of service for those in need, he then to moved up to the Registration Chair for Superheroes 2024 and is now taking on Conference Chair for Wild West 2025. “Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway.”

Steven is honored to serve with GSM again, marking his third year with the event.  Initially inspired by the positive experience as an attendee, he recognized an opportunity to contribute his skills to the community and, in 2024, had the privilege of being the Chair of Programming.  With a background in customer service, case management, and corporate training, Steven brings a varied experience working with diverse groups. He is passionate about personal development and believes in the importance of showing up for life and supporting others. He aims to create an environment where attendees feel connected and inspired in their sobriety journey.

Christian started the work of Gay & Sober in 2009. He never set out to make it - but after experiencing other roundups, he said to himself "we can do better". He brings his 25 years of experience in fashion, business and marketing to the organization. Under his visionary leadership, the brand has expanded to help more people in more places. 

Jacob (Jay) Tompkins is proud to serve GSM this year as a new Delegate for Colorado and Housing Chair for the 2024 Superheroes Conference . Jay attended his 1st GSM conference “Freedom is…” last year, Jay dove in headfirst with service helping wherever he could, this also allowed him to conquer his shyness in meeting new people in big groups. GSM has given new heights to his sobriety and having just celebrated 6 years he feels that the journey has just begun with added friends, exciting opportunities, and fresh challenges to help him become his best yet to be ! He says, “It is such an honor and blessing to have the opportunity to share my story and life with those in search of the same life changing events that I have been receiving since starting this spiritual journey to freedom.  

Lisa lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. She specializes in bookkeeping and accounting for nonprofits. Though not in recovery herself, she is a special ally of the community. Her favorite words are "save your receipts - or else!"

Jonathan resides in the Washington DC area (DMV), celebrates over 11 years of continuous sobriety since his sobriety date on November 19, 2013. Actively engaged in both CMA and AA, Jonathan attended his first Gay & Sober Men’s Conference in 2024, where the welcoming community motivated him to deepen his involvement. He is passionate about supporting and advocating for sober LGBTQ+ individuals and is eager to contribute to this year's conference.

Philip, based in Philadelphia, brings over 20 years of administrative experience to his new role as Registration Chair. He attended his first GSM conference in the summer of 2024, and the experience was truly life changing. The scale and impact of the conference made a lasting impression, and the friendships he formed there have been a cornerstone of his nearly seven years of sobriety.

In addition to his work in healthcare, Philip is passionate about cooking and loves sharing meals with his partner of 11 years and family. His dogs bring him endless joy and unconditional love. Above all, Philip believes in the power of human connection to create a kinder, more compassionate world.

Kris is 27 years old and lives in central Maine. He has been in recovery for 10 years and will be celebrating two years of continuous abstinence from all drugs in August. This is his second year attending GSM, the first of which was in 2024. Kris loves being involved in service and is excited to be of service outside of his local recovery community. 

Kris loves spending time with others and with his two cats, Huck and Jo. Building connections with people is what gives him joy. He’s very excited to be a part of the GSM experience and is looking forward to meeting all of you!

Rex has 15 years of experience in contract security and protection. With roots in New York City and New Jersey, he is delighted to bring his special set of skills to the organization 

Tom is a native of North Dakota and attended Minneapolis College of Art and Design. He's created typography and brand design for Sony, Rolling Stone, Swatch and Michael Jackson. Tom is one of the most awarded creative directors in the world. His design and typographical work is part of the permanent design collections of Museum of Modern Art in NYC and the Smithsonian Institute. The primary reason why GSM has that polished and special look is because of Tom and his artistic talents!